Detroit Talent

Director of design and founder of coG-Studio Chandra Moore

This African-American woman architect is bringing fresh ideas to big projects in Detroit

Chandra Moore is a successful architect working on such major projects as the redevelopment of the former Casket Building on Selden Street. It's equally impressive given that only 3 percent of working architects in the U.S. are black women.

"Evening Fragments," a photograph by Nicola Kuperus, who is profiled in Essay'd
Group promoting Detroit art profiles over 100 local artists, releases new book

Essay'd, which is about to release a third volume in its book series, has profiled over 100 Detroit artists. And that's only part of what this group does to promote the city's art. 

The cast of Street Cred
Detroit kids learn skills and vie for internship in new youth reality show

Street Cred gives youth opportunities to learn and create with experts in various production elements, as well as receive mentorship. The winning youth will get an internship in the entertainment industry. 

Bozoma Saint John of Uber speaks at AfroTech in 2017
Major west coast tech conference focusing on African-American entrepreneurship comes to Detroit

AfroTech Detroit will bring together local and national technology leaders for workshops and panel discussions on a variety of topics related to black entrepreneurship in tech.

Pamela Lewis
Q&A: Pam Lewis on why the New Economy Initiative created a neighborhood-based fellowship

The New Economy Initiative's recently announced Detroit Innovation Fellowship will provide 12 Detroiters involved with nine projects a $10,000 stipend and professional development. We spoke with NEI's director to learn more about it. 

Thomas Typinski
Detroit veterans find next “mission” in entrepreneurship

Many veterans re-assimilating to mainstream society have turned to entrepreneurship. And they're connecting with each other through programs like Veterans in Residence, a WeWork business incubator that supports veteran-led initiatives.

Mose Primus
How the efforts of a single resident (and a few friends) beautified Yorkshire Woods

Mose Primus, president of the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization, is evidence that dogged efforts at a grassroots level can work little wonders of revitalization.

The Urban Consulate "team"
A conversation on black space and the importance of dialogue in a changing Detroit

On the eve of their move out of the Mackenzie House and an uncertain future, the Urban Consulate team held a private conversation about what it means for the state of dialogue in the city. 

Jametta Lilly
Detroit Parent Network’s new CEO, Jametta Lilly, brings social justice background to work

Jametta Lilly has extensive experience in parent support and social justice -- and she's bringing both to bear in her new role as CEO of the Detroit Parent Network. 

Abess Makki, founder of CityInsight
8 Detroit startups that could change the world

Detroit's startup culture is as vibrant as it's been in years. Here are eight small businesses and entrepreneurs that could soon or already have make waves outside of Detroit.

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